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Birthday Present to Myself

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Chunkhead, Feb 15, 2017.

  1. Feb 15, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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    Chunkhead

    Chunkhead [OP] New Member

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    Replaced the chrome SR5 grill with the black SR grill.
    Hi all,

    Bought my new Tundra on Monday - my 47th birthday. Hopefully this takes care of the midlife crisis itch - the new red Mustang didn't cut it, I guess.

    I told the salesman at the local Toyota dealer here in Boise that I wanted a base SR double cab with a 5.7L and 4WD, and that I knew NO ONE had one of those available off the lot (which was required for 1.9% financing). I told him that there was no way I would pay more than $35k for a Tundra with a bunch of crap on it that I didn't need or want, so we ended up meeting half way - I ended up paying $36k for the blue SR5 TRD Offroad 4X4 double cab with a 5.7L. According to TrueCar, it was a really good deal, even though the salesman seriously padded the TrueCar build page with a bunch of stuff that wasn't even on the truck... I did the TrueCar thing myself and it was still a great deal, so I went for it. 1.9% financing is NICE.

    I only have one pic of it which I took at the dealership right after I made the deal. The pic is outdated, though, since I had the dealer swap out the chrome grill for a base SR grill they had on the lot - the black grill looks SO MUCH better (IMO) than the chrome. I still have some de-chroming to do - and it is a top priority.

    Pic below:

     
  2. Feb 15, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    :woot: Great deal and welcome to the forum from CO. One small disclaimer though, joining this site won't end the mid-life crisis. Once you see all the cool looking trucks in here you'll realize the spending ain't over :( You'll see and want things you didn't even think you wanted. So if you don't want to spend any more money, get off this site STAT!! LOL.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    Welcome from CO.
     
  4. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    SMILE

    SMILE Drink, Smoke, and Smile!

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    Weather tech mats, to be continued.........
    Nice truck. You will love it. Make sure to try out asshat mode:burnrubber:
     
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  5. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:10 PM
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    Chunkhead

    Chunkhead [OP] New Member

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    Replaced the chrome SR5 grill with the black SR grill.
    I don't mind spending the money, I just didn't want all those extras that Toyota charges for stuff I can do myself for a fraction of the cost. I would have been fine with a base SR double cab with 4WD and a 5.7L.

    I've been on the site actively looking for mods, btw. :D Looking forward to it!
     
  6. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:12 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  7. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    joonbug

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    welcome bud
     
  8. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:41 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Welcome brother! Have fun depleting your retirement fund in a couple of years on this site LOL

    Let us know how we can help you do it faster!!
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2017 at 12:59 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  10. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

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  11. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:06 PM
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    Chunkhead

    Chunkhead [OP] New Member

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    Replaced the chrome SR5 grill with the black SR grill.
    Where do you think I got the down payment? I'm gonna work 'til I'm dead! heheheh
     
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  12. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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    1UPPER

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    Flux capacitor!
    Welcome to the forum from Texas!
     
  13. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    Welcome from Maine!
     
  14. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:24 PM
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    Law323

    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Good plan!! LOL
     
  15. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    Fishin1981

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    Nice truck
     
  16. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:31 PM
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    Chunkhead

    Chunkhead [OP] New Member

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    Replaced the chrome SR5 grill with the black SR grill.
    Looking forward to that. I did try Tow/Haul Ass Mode (which was awesome), but I didn't turn off the nannies - I didn't even know about asshat mode until I read that thread last night.
     
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  17. Feb 15, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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    Welcome from NC
     
  18. Feb 15, 2017 at 2:10 PM
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    mtntop

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    welcome from CO, have fun with it
     
  19. Feb 15, 2017 at 2:26 PM
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    Welcome from VA! Enjoy the new ride.
     
  20. Feb 15, 2017 at 2:32 PM
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    SMILE

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    I learned it here also. Great, educational forum LOL
     
  21. Feb 15, 2017 at 2:41 PM
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    040Tundra

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  22. Feb 15, 2017 at 2:46 PM
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    welcome. nice looking truck
     
  23. Feb 15, 2017 at 2:46 PM
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    r4z0r51o

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  24. Feb 15, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    Metro14536

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    thumper7799

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  26. Feb 15, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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    Fly'n Family

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    Welcome from NoCo....great looking truck.

    Not sure it it'll scratch the midlife crisis itch, but who knows. Couple of hotrods in the garage, boat, Tundra and fly around this rock at 525 mph and I'm still scratchin'. Well, at least that's what I tell my wife when I see something cool :boink:

    Have fun with it....the available mods on these things seem endless
     
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  27. Feb 15, 2017 at 4:01 PM
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    Welcome to the group. Nice color choice by the way.

    Report to the Blue Pearl Tundra Thread when you get some updated pics ;)
     
  28. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:09 PM
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    csuviper

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  29. Feb 16, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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  30. Feb 16, 2017 at 7:51 PM
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